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This work presents a new Arabic edition and English translation of Kitāb Ithbāt al-Imāma, a Fatimid-era treatise by Aḥmad b. Ibrāhīm al-Naysābūrī on the concept of leadership in Islam. The book explores the theological and philosophical underpinnings of the Ismaili doctrine of imamate, emphasizing the legitimacy and divine authority of the Fatimid caliphs. It provides valuable insights into medieval Islamic political thought and serves as an important resource for scholars of Ismaili studies, Islamic history, and political philosophy.

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